The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to
furnish off-duty police officers and/or special law enforcement officers
to serve private or quasi-public functions upon written request received
from such party and upon such party's agreement to pay the charges
therefor. The Chief of Police is further authorized in the case of
emergencies to accept oral requests for such services.

The party requesting the services of a member of the Florence Township Police Department or Special Law Enforcement Office provided for in § 22-1 shall be charged and pay for such service. In the event that the party requesting the service requires the utilization of a Police Department patrol car, there shall be an additional charge for each patrol car utilized. All sums received on account of such service shall be paid to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Florence and shall be used for reimbursement through the appropriate municipal account.

The party or organization requesting the service of a member of the Florence Township Police Department or Special Law Enforcement Officer provided for in § 22-1 above shall be charged and pay for such service at the rate of 1 1/2 times the compensation rate payable or two times the compensation rate payable to the officer at the time, depending on the rate which is applicable, plus the then-current rate of workers' compensation costs, and a 5% administration fee.

The fee for the use of a police vehicle shall be fixed
by the Chief of Police on a semiannual basis, i.e., as of January
1 and July 1 of each year, taking into account the costs related to
the operation of the vehicle. The fee shall be not less than $10 per
hour.

Each officer of the Police Department rendering services set forth in § 221 shall be compensated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the compensation rate or two times the compensation rate, whichever is applicable and presently payable to that officer. Each special law enforcement officer rendering services as provided for in § 22-1 above shall be compensated at a rate of 1 1/2 times the compensation rate payable or two times the rate of a Level I officer as provided for in the current salary schedule of the collective bargaining agreement between the Township of Florence and the FOP Lodge No. 210.

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to create a partnership between
the Florence Township Police Department and the various religious
leaders of Florence Township to provide enhanced policing and spiritual
services to the service population.

Policy. The Florence Township Police Department recognizes the influence
and impact that faith-based leaders have in people's lives within
the community. The agency will work together in a partnership with
qualified religious leaders, regardless of denomination, who are available
to respond during a crisis or in time of need in providing a more
personalized quality of service to the community. The religious leaders
will perform tasks of a more spiritual nature while the officer addresses
those tasks that are of law enforcement nature.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141, a volunteer, ordained
member of the clergy in good standing from the religious body from
which he or she is selected who is available to provide spiritual
help, guidance and counseling.

Candidates for Police Chaplain must be a duly ordained clergy
member with a degree from an accredited institution. The candidate
must be in good standing and an active participant in his or her church,
parish, synagogue, or temple and be presently affiliated with a duly
recognized religious place of faith.

Police Chaplains shall demonstrate compassion and understanding
for fellow human beings and be tactful and considerate in their approach
to all people, regardless of race, creed, religion or national origin.

The Police Chaplain Program is a volunteer service, without
rank or salary. The candidate shall be available to serve in an on-call
status, with a minimum availability to be determined based on the
number of members enrolled in the program.

Police Chaplains must not be under indictment, on bail pending
court, parole, probation, or in any way be associated with any current
criminal court proceedings, or convicted of any offense involving
moral turpitude.

Police Chaplains shall serve a law-enforcement-related community
support service function. Police Chaplains are not sworn officers
and do not have the authority to make a full custody arrest. Police
Chaplains are not authorized to physically interfere with law enforcement
matters.

Police Chaplains will not wear a uniform or police-related clothing
that will give the appearance to the public that they are a sworn
police officer. Police Chaplains shall wear clothing representative
of their faith or proper attire.

The Chief of Police shall recommend to the Township Administrator
persons he or she believes meet the qualification of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
All applicants for the position of Police Chaplain shall be interviewed
by the Chief of Police and his or her designee(s) to determine the
applicant's qualifications in accordance with this policy.

A person appointed as a Police Chaplain shall serve at the pleasure
of the Township Police Department, and for a period of one year from
the date of appointment and shall continue to serve in that capacity
until he or she resigns, is terminated, or reappointed by the Township
Council at the recommendation of the Chief of Police.

The shift supervisor will determine when a Police Chaplain is needed
and utilize the on-call list to activate the Police Chaplain response
in the emergent situation. If the on-call Police Chaplain is not available,
the backup Police Chaplain shall be contacted. If the on-call and
back-up Police Chaplains are not available, any available Police Chaplain
from the list shall be requested.

If the involved person(s) discloses his or her specific faith
or requests to speak with a specific member of the clergy, the supervisor
may forego the above process and contact a representative of that
faith or the specific clergy member directly.

The shift supervisor will direct the Police Chaplain to respond to
the location where the service is to be provided. The Police Chaplain
is authorized to be present for support and guidance to the involved
person(s) during the course of their duties and responsibilities.
If requested, the Police Chaplain will also assist the involved person(s)
in contacting a representative of their religious faith for additional
support if the faith is different from the responding Police Chaplain.

The shift supervisor will be responsible for the physical safety
of the Police Chaplain. While risk of injury is an inherent part of
police work, care is to be given as to not place the Police Chaplain
in the way of undue harm.

The orientation training shall also contain a block of field training
instruction on the various incidents and tasks handled by the agency.
Emphasis will be placed on the Police Chaplain's role as a support
function, and the training will aid the Police Chaplain in knowing
what to expect from members during a particular situation to assist
in a support capacity.

Upon completing the orientation training, the Police Chaplain shall
then schedule a ride-along session with a Field Training Officer or
supervisor to personally experience the nature of police work. Each
Police Chaplain will be required to complete a ride-along at least
once annually thereafter.

All the Police Chaplains will meet as a group at least semiannually
to receive updated instruction on updated policies and procedures
from the Police Chaplain Liaison. These meetings will give Police
Chaplains the ability to network with each other and discuss ideas
and/or concerns with the program.

Each Police Chaplain shall be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
Subsequent disclosure of any confidential information verbally, in
writing, or by any other means or media shall be grounds for immediate
dismissal and possible criminal prosecution.

Police Chaplains shall hold to the "seal of confession" without exception.
They should not surrender to subpoena, and they should not testify
in a court of law, consult with anyone professional or otherwise in
any way that might jeopardize the seal of confession, even at risk
of personal or professional harm.

Any conversations held that indicate criminal activity of the
part of the person speaking to the Police Chaplain are not privileged
conversations and that information is to be relayed immediately to
a member of the Florence Police Department as required by law.

Privileged communication not regarded as confessional in nature should
be regarded as highly confidential material and should only be revealed
with the consent of the person involved. It is not the intent of the
Florence Township Police Department to use Police Chaplains as a tool
to solicit criminal confessions. Confidential information should only
be revealed when it is assumed the revelation is for the greater good
of the individual.